S3 8DQ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.2km from Philadelphia in Sheffield. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
This is a young professional neighbourhood — career-focused, mobile, mostly renting. During the day, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 82 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 8DQ are sourced from Output Area E00172496 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 8DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 8DQ.
309
27
£ 48,300 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S3 8DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S3 8DQ is a student and graduate zone — average age 27, 68% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Moderate crime and budget prices fit the student postcode profile well.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 8DQ. The average age is 26.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S3 8DQ is moderate at 82 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Netherthorpe Primary School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Walkley Primary School
Springfield Primary School
Byron Wood Primary Academy
Abbeyfield Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Co-operative1.0 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
- Huamei Oriental Store0.7 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Lynn's Next0.8 km
- Euro Garages Ltd0.6 km
- Gin 'N' Mix0.9 km
- Nook0.4 km
- Sheffield Alcohol Delivery/Alcohol Delivery Sheffield/Alcohol Delivery0.7 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.8 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
74 nearby- Hot Pot Heros Ltd0.9 km
- HSBC0.9 km
- Jiang Tea0.9 km
- FabRico Coffee House0.7 km
- National Emergency Services Museum0.8 km
- + 69 more
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- K Max Karaoke Bar0.8 km
- The Crow Inn0.8 km
- Decks0.5 km
- Salt Kelham Island0.5 km
- The Bar Stewards0.7 km
- + 20 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Giordana Pizza0.8 km
- Rutland Sandwich Shop0.8 km
- Pizza Paz0.5 km
- Shanghai Garden0.5 km
- Crusty Cob0.3 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.8 km
- Darnall4.7 km
- Meadowhall5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Penistone Road/Rutland Road0.1 km
- Penistone Road/Bedford Street0.1 km
- Bedford Street/Cross Bedford Street0.2 km
- Bedford Street/Infirmary Road0.2 km
- Penistone Road/St. Phillips Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S38DQ · Data under Open Government Licence